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Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act

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Ram Sagar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

CONVERTED

Ram Sagar Kumar, the petitioner, married the alleged victim Sugga Kumari after being charged in Turkauliya P.S. Case No. 673 of 2022 for offences under Sections 363, 366, 376, 504, 506/34 of the IPC and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. He surrendered on 31.01.2026 and is in custody. He sought to quash …

Vikash RanaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Vikash Rana, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged alleging offences under Sections 420, 313, 366(a), 376(3) of the IPC and Sections 4 and 8 of the POCSO Act involving a minor informant. The informant, a 17‑year‑old girl, claimed that the petitioner had taken her to Tamil …

Sanjay RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Rai, was charged under IPC sections 363, 366A, 34 and POCSO Act section 8 for allegedly kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant by promising marriage. The victim, now about 20 years old, testified that she voluntarily eloped with Ranjit Kumar Rai, married him, and is …

Shailesh Giri @ Shailendra GiriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shailesh Giri, was arrested for alleged kidnapping of the informant's sister with the intent to solemnise marriage, and charged under Sections 137(2) and 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The FIR was lodged 39 days after the alleged …

Karu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Karu Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case registered under the POCSO Act and IPC for alleged rape of a deaf and dumb minor, the informant's daughter. The petitioner sought regular bail, claiming he was falsely implicated, that the medical report did not substantiate the rape …

ROHIT @ ROHIT GOND AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS Act seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (Sessions Trial No. 396 of 2020) and the non‑bailable warrant (NBW) issued against them. They contended that they were on bail but could not appear in court due to unavoidable …

SHAHJAD AHMADversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Allowed/Partly Allowed on merits

Shahjad Ahmad, arrested in connection with Crime No. 181 of 2024 under IPC sections 363 and 377 and POCSO Act sections 5M/6, applied for bail while in jail since 30 May 2024. The applicant claimed innocence, alleging the alleged conduct did not constitute an offence under Section 377 and that he has …

Mantosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mantosh Kumar was arrested in connection with a POCSO case (sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act) and section 76 of the BNS, alleged to have taken a minor girl to a field and attempted sexual assault. The petitioner sought bail, arguing that the allegations were general, the victim refused medical …

Suman SinghversusTHE UNION OF INDIA THROUGH THE CBI/SCB/PATNA

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Suman Singh, applied for anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged offences under several IPC sections, the Juvenile Justice Act, and the POCSO Act. Her earlier anticipatory bail application was rejected in 2021. She filed a second anticipatory bail application after three years, …

Sachin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, comprising Sachin Kumar and three of his family members, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a kidnapping case (Patahi P.S. Case No. 333 of 2023) involving offences under Sections 363, 366A, 506, 34 of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The court examined the …

Suraj Kumar @ Suraj Kumar DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Suraj Kumar applied for bail after learning that he may be arrested in connection with Mahindwara P.S. Case No. 154 of 2023, which alleges kidnapping and rape under IPC sections 363, 366(A), 376, as well as offences under the POCSO Act and the Immoral Traffic Act. The prosecution contends that the …

RANJAN KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

Ranjan Kumar was charged under IPC sections 376, 201 read with 34 and POCSO Act sections 4 and 6 for alleged rape and intimidation of Puja Kumari. The petitioner’s earlier bail plea was denied, but he renewed the application after charge framing, noting that three of eight prosecution witnesses had …

MUSLIM ANSARI @ MUSLIM MIYAN @ MUSLIM MIYAANversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with a kidnapping case (Majhaulia P.S. Case No. 86 of 2023) involving offences under Sections 363, 366(A), 506, 34 of the IPC and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The court heard arguments from the petitioners' counsel, the …

Munna KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court considered a bail application filed by Munna Kumar, who was arrested in connection with a POCSO case involving alleged sexual relations with an 18‑year‑old girl under the pretext of marriage and the viral dissemination of objectionable photographs. The FIR listed serious …

Sunny KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner Sunny Kumar was arrested in a POCSO case alleging rape of a minor, charged under Section 70(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. He applied for bail, claiming he was falsely implicated due to village politics and that the medical report showed …

Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Raja Kumar was arrested in connection with a case alleging kidnapping, forced marriage, and sexual assault of a minor girl, who is also reported to be pregnant. The prosecution presented the victim's statements under Sections 161 and 164 of the Cr.P.C., a medical report indicating pregnancy, and a …

JAI KARAN KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jai Karan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping and sexual assault case involving the minor daughter of an informant, under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The victim, however, recorded a statement under Section …

Bikash Kumar Yadav @ Bikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bikash Kumar Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case alleging kidnapping of a minor for the purpose of marriage, charged under sections 96, 352, 361(2), 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code and section 8 of the POCSO Act. The minor victim claimed she went to Kolkata of her own free …

Chanma DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, members of the Sahni family, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging the kidnapping of a minor and forced marriage to co-accused Birbal Sahni. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners entered the informant's house, abducted her daughter and married her …

Prince KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Prince Kumar, was accused of raping a minor girl, recording the act, and threatening to disseminate the video, leading to the victim's suicide. The allegations arise under Sections 64, 108, 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Sections 4 and 17 of the POCSO Act, and Sections 67 and …

Nandu Das @ Nandu Kumar DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nandu Das, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a kidnapping case (PS Case No. 725 of 2022) under IPC sections 363, 366(A), 34 and Section 12 of the POCSO Act. He contended that the alleged victim is not a minor, that they are married with two children, and that he has …

Eklakh AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Eklakh Ansari, a 19‑year‑old, was arrested in connection with a rape case (PS Majhauliya, Case No. 437 of 2025) under Sections 65(2), 70(2), 238(a), 61(2)(a) of the Bihar Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Act and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner contended that he was merely a …

Sunil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunil Yadav, was charged with kidnapping, abduction, and intent to marry a 17‑year‑old girl, later amended to include rape under Section 376 of the IPC and offences under Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The FIR was lodged 50 days after the alleged incident, and the victim, in a …

Bhola Raut @ Bhola Kumar RautversusThe State of Bihar

CONVERTED

The Patna High Court examined the bail denial order of the Children Court against Bhola Raut, a 17‑year‑old accused of offences under the IPC and POCSO Act. The petitioner filed a revision challenging the order, contending that it was an original order and not subject to appellate jurisdiction. The …

Ajay Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar Gupta, applied for bail in a case involving alleged sexual assault, trafficking, forced marriage and related offences under multiple statutes. The FIR was lodged after a 17‑year‑old girl went missing and alleged that she was sold for a marriage to a man from Rajasthan for …

Saheb RazaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Saheb Raza, was arrested under IPC sections 366(A) and 34 and POCSO Act sections 8 and 12 for alleged sexual offences against a girl who claimed to be 18 years old. The petitioner argued that the relationship was consensual, the victim had voluntarily married him, was pregnant, and …

Md. RajulversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Md. Rajul feared arrest in a case involving offences under several IPC sections and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. He had earlier obtained anticipatory bail on 1‑10‑2024, conditioned on its lapse if a charge‑sheet were filed. After the charge‑sheet was submitted, the earlier anticipatory …

Lalu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lalu Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving alleged assault, attempted rape of a minor, and related offences under various IPC sections, the Arms Act and the POCSO Act. He contended that the FIR does not allege any overt act against him, that he …

Amarjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amarjeet Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered against him for offences under Sections 323, 341, 376, 313, 504 and 506 of the IPC, Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act and Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(w)(i) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The petitioner claimed he …

Md. Nanhe ShekhversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Nanhe Shekh, was arrested in a case alleging multiple IPC offences including assault, robbery, and attempted rape, as well as offences under the POCSO Act. He contended that the charges were fabricated as retaliation in a land‑dispute with the informant, whose mother had …

Mantu yadav @ Mantu Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Mantu Yadav applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act, where he is alleged to have attempted to rape a minor. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner attempted to commit rape on the …

Dhanu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dhanu Kumar was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a 13‑year‑old girl, a case registered under the POCSO Act and several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Sale (B.N.S.) Act. The petitioner sought bail, arguing that the relationship was consensual and that the victim’s statement indicated a love …

Shyam Kumar @ Shiyram Paswan @ Siyaram PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Shyam Kumar, was charged with kidnapping under Section 363 of the IPC and alleged sexual offences under Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act after the alleged abduction of an informant's daughter. The petitioner argued that the FIR was lodged three days after the incident, the victim’s …

Ram Vilash Mukhiya @ Vilash Mukhiya @ VilashversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Ram Vilash Mukhiya, was charged with gang rape under Section 70(2) of the B.N.S and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. He alleged that the FIR was lodged two days after the incident and that he was falsely implicated due to a property dispute involving the victim’s family. The petitioner …

Ibrahim Shaikh @ Ibrahim ShekhversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ibrahim Shaikh was arrested on 6 March 2023 in connection with a case involving alleged rape and related offences under Sections 376(3), 313, 342, 506 of the IPC and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. After three years of pre‑trial custody, he filed a bail petition, arguing a clean antecedent and …

Mukesh RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukesh Ram was arrested on 13 January 2023 in connection with a 2022 case involving offences under IPC sections 366(A) and 34 and POCSO Act sections 8 and 12. His bail applications had been rejected twice earlier. The trial court had examined only two of seven prosecution witnesses, indicating a …

Sujeet kumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sujeet Kumar was arrested on 6 November 2022 in connection with FIR No. 462 of 2022 and charged under IPC sections 363 and 366(A), Section 12(5) of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act and sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner has been in custody for over three years, and earlier …

Vikash Kumar Mandal @ Vikky MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash Kumar Mandal was arrested in connection with a kidnapping alleged under Section 65(1) of the BNS Act and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, purportedly to facilitate illicit intercourse or marriage. The petitioner contended that he was merely the driver and that the main accusation lay against …

Prem Murti Ojha @ Bhola OjhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Prem Murti Ojha, filed a second anticipatory bail application in a POCSO case (Case No. 38/2024) alleging sexual assault of a minor. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner had molested the victim whenever he got an opportunity, as recorded in the victim's statement under Section …

Usha Devi @ Usha Sukla @ Usha ShuklaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Usha Devi, was arrested on charges including kidnapping, forced marriage, and several serious offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. She sought regular bail, contending that the primary accused, Avinash Thakur, who …

Shivam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Shivam Kumar, applied for bail in a case alleging kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor under Sections 363, 366A, 504, 34 of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with co‑accused, abducted the minor on 4‑12‑2023 and forced …

AWADHESH SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Awadhesh Singh, Vijay Kumar Singh and Mira Devi, filed an application invoking the High Court's inherent jurisdiction to quash the order of cognizance dated 29‑11‑2021 taken by a Judicial Magistrate in connection with an FIR that alleged offences under several sections of the Indian …

Azad Kumar @ Azad Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Azad Kumar Paswan, was charged with kidnapping, kidnapping of a minor for sexual purposes, assault, and later rape and offences under the POCSO Act for allegedly abducting the minor daughter of the informant. He applied for regular bail, asserting innocence and citing a statement …

Sangita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sangita Devi, was accused in a kidnapping case involving a minor, charged under IPC sections 365, 366, 366A, 34 and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. An earlier anticipatory bail application was withdrawn, and the police’s final report exonerated her as she is a relative of the main …

Nitish Malakar @ Nitish Kumar MalakarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Nitish Malakar and Mina Devi, sought bail in a case where they were accused of kidnapping a minor girl for marriage, alleged under multiple IPC sections and the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including the petitioners, abducted the informant's daughter, but the …

Ekbal MiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ekbal Miya was named in an FIR for assaulting an informant, his daughter, and kidnapping the informant's minor daughter for marriage, under several IPC sections and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, being only the father of the main co-accused, and pointed to …

Daya Singh @ Dayashankar Singh @ Dayanand SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Daya Singh, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case registered under Sections 366A and 376 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly raping the minor daughter of an informant. The prosecution …

Indu DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Indu Devi, the wife of Saheb Yadav, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Sections 363 and 366(A)/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 8 and 17 of the POCSO Act. The trial was at the stage of final arguments before the Special Judge (POCSO Act) in Siwan. The petitioner argued …

Sudama RaiversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, Sudama Rai, Chanchan Yadav and Chennai Yadav, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (Kalyanpur P.S. Case No. 96/2025) alleging offences under numerous sections of the BNS, the Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act and the Arms Act. The FIR alleges that the petitioners, …

Suraj Kumar DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suraj Kumar Das, was charged under IPC sections 363, 366A and 34 and POCSO Act sections 8 and 12 for allegedly kidnapping a girl for marriage. The FIR was lodged a year after the alleged incident, and the victim later testified that she left home voluntarily and was in a consensual …

Salman AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Salman Alam, was charged under sections 137(2) and 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and section 4 of the POCSO Act for allegedly kidnapping a 16‑year‑old girl for marriage. The girl later returned home, was medically examined to be between 17‑19 years old, and gave a statement …

Milan Kumar Paswan @ Milan PaswanversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Milan Kumar Paswan was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 366A and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly kidnapping a minor girl for marriage. The victim’s statement recorded under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code did not support the prosecution, and the …

Raushan Kumar KarnversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar Karn, was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he and others employed minor girls in an orchestra. He faces multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (including sections 79, 111, 141, 143, 145, 98, 296 and 3(5)), the POCSO Act (sections 13 and …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, was charged with kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant, theft of Rs. 1,50,000 and jewellery, and conducting a child marriage, under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the POCSO Act and the Child Marriage Act. He applied for bail, claiming …

Chhotu Kumar @ Chotu Ray @ Chhotu RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chhotu Kumar, sought bail in a Mahila Police Station case (No.62 of 2025) alleging offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, including alleged harassment, attempted outrage of modesty and assault on the informant’s family. The …

Dipu RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dipu Ram, applied for bail in a case registered under Section 76 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he attempted to sexually assault a minor. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner lured the minor to a secluded place …

Niraj Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Niraj Kumar Paswan, was arrested in connection with offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, based on a FIR in which the alleged victim claimed to be 18 years old. He sought …

Md Asgar @ Jamshed NaddafversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md Asgar @ Jamshed Naddaf, was charged under Sections 354, 354A, 363, 366A, 376(2)/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 4 and 8 of the POCSO Act in PS Singhwara Case No. 44 of 2023. He filed a second application for regular bail, arguing that the trial was underway. The court …

Gulshan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Gulshan Kumar, a juvenile, was charged with rape of a minor and related offences under IPC sections 376, 323, 504, 506/34 and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. He had earlier applied for bail, which the Patna High Court rejected, directing an expedited trial. He filed a second bail application. The Court …

Mithlesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Mithlesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping alleged under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the BNS and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, where the minor daughter of an informant was said to have been abducted and money withdrawn. The prosecution’s case relied on the FIR and a …

Mumtaj Alam @ Mantaj AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners were named in an FIR alleging kidnapping of a 17‑year‑old girl for illicit intercourse or marriage, with offences under IPC sections 366A, 504, 506 and 34 and POCSO Act sections 4 and 8. Petitioners 1 and 2 were named in the FIR, while 3 and 4 were not; they claim they were merely …

BASHISHTH MUKHIYA @ VASIST MUKHIYAversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bashisht Mukhiya was arrested in connection with a case registered under IPC sections 366A (kidnapping for marriage) and 34, and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he kidnapped the minor daughter of an informant for marriage. The petitioner argued that the FIR was lodged 45 days after the …

Shashi Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shashi Kumar Mahto, was arrested in connection with a case alleging rape of a 16‑year‑old girl, charged under IPC sections 376(2) and 376(2)(n), section 6 of the POCSO Act and section 9 of the Child Marriage Restraint Act. He contended that the alleged victim was his wife, the …

SANJAY GIRIversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The appellant Sanjay Giri was convicted by the trial court for rape under Section 376(3) IPC and for offences under Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, based on the victim's statement and medical reports. On appeal, the High Court examined whether the victim was a minor at the time of the alleged …

Prahlad Kumar PaswanversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Prahlad Kumar Paswan filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the order dated 20‑04‑2018 of the Additional & District Sessions Judge, Jamui, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 302, 376(d), 201, 120(B), 34 of the IPC and Sections …

Manoj Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manoj Kumar Yadav, a police constable, was dismissed from service after a departmental proceeding despite being acquitted in a criminal case and exonerated by the enquiry officer. He challenged the dismissal, the appellate rejection of his appeal, and the denial of his memorial before the Director …

Shambhu ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Shambhu Manjhi was charged under Sections 376 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act for allegedly raping a 10‑year‑old girl. He applied for regular bail, arguing that the trial had begun, no witnesses had yet appeared, and he had been in custody since March 2024. The …

Santu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Santu Kumar, was accused of kidnapping, molestation and attempted rape of a minor, alleged under IPC sections 341, 342, 354(8), 323, 363, 506, 34 and POCSO Act sections 8 and 12. The FIR dated 31.07.2023 described the abduction, confinement, and assault on the victim, who later gave …

Laxman Prasad @ Lakshman PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Laxman Prasad was charged under IPC sections 376, 506, 34 and POCSO Act sections 4, 6, 8 for alleged rape and related offences. He applied for regular bail for the second time after an earlier bail denial. The trial court had framed charges on 20‑12‑2025, examined the victim, and indicated that the …

Sintu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sintu Rai, sought bail in a case (Banka Mahila P.S. Case No. 25 of 2024) alleging offences under IPC sections 366(a), 376, 506, 323/324 and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, involving alleged kidnapping, drugging, forced marriage and sexual assault of a minor. The prosecution alleged that …

Ramdeni RamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Ramdeni Ram and family members, had been granted anticipatory bail in a criminal miscellaneous case. They filed a modification application claiming a clerical error in the original order where the designated court was incorrectly mentioned as the 7th District and Additional Sessions …

Bittu Paswan @ Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bittu Paswan, feared arrest in a case (Sursand PS No. 604 of 2023) alleging kidnapping of a minor and offences under Sections 363, 366A, 365, 34 of the IPC and Sections 3, 4, 6 of the POCSO Act. He claimed innocence, stating the allegations were fabricated, and testified that he and …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case involving the minor daughter of an informant, alleged to have been abducted for illicit intercourse or marriage. He has been in custody since 28 December 2024 and sought bail, arguing that the allegations were false, the …

Dilip SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dilip Sharma, was arrested in a POCSO case for allegedly capturing a video of the rape of a 16‑year‑old girl, while the actual rape was alleged against a co‑accused who had already been granted bail. The petitioner argued that the charge against him is limited to video recording, …

Raghuraj Tiwari @ Sanny BabaversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raghuraj Tiwari, owner of the Mausami Orchestra, was arrested in connection with alleged offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, the POCSO Act and the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, 1956, on the claim that two minor girls were found in his orchestra. The petitioner …

Himanshu Kumar @ ChootuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Himanshu Kumar, was charged with rape of a minor under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. He applied for bail after being in custody since June 1, 2024, having previously been denied anticipatory bail and regular bail. The prosecution alleged that …

Krishna Yadav @ KrishnaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Krishna Yadav was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 143(1), 76 and 3(5) of the IPC, Section 8 of the POCSO Act and Sections 75 and 79 of the Juvenile Justice Act, alleging trafficking of several girls. He has been in custody since 20 March 2025. The petitioner argued that …

Md. Shambhu Alam @ Sambhu AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md Shambhu Alam, was arrested during a police raid of a red‑light area in Purnea and charged under multiple statutes including the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, the POCSO Act, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act and the SC/ST …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, was named in an FIR alleging offences under the IPC, POCSO Act and Juvenile Justice Act for allegedly trafficking several girls, both minors and adults, for immoral activities. The petitioner contended that the girls were with his wife’s orchestra for a stage …

Parmod Kumar @ Pramod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Parmod Kumar, the petitioner, was arrested in connection with a rape case (PS Sindhugarh Case No.75 of 2025) where the victim, a 17‑year‑old girl, was allegedly assaulted by a co‑accused and the act was video‑recorded by another co‑accused and the petitioner. The petitioner, who is the victim's …

Sajan Kumar @ Indradeo KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sajan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a rape case where a video of the alleged offence was recorded by co‑accused Binod Kumar and the petitioner. The victim, a 17‑year‑old, gave a statement under Section 183 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS) that, according to the …

SAMEERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Sameer, who is charged under Sections 363 and 376 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act for an alleged offence involving a victim. The applicant’s counsel argued that the victim is a major, consented to the encounter, and …

Ramakant RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, eight residents of Pakadhi village, were named in an FIR for multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act, alleged to have assaulted the husband of an informant, causing his death, and to have outraged the modesty of the informant's daughter. The defence argued …

Ramesh SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramesh Sahni, was implicated in a FIR alleging kidnapping of a 14‑year‑old girl and alleged illicit intercourse/marriage under Sections 363, 366A of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s statement recorded under Section 164 CrPC stated that she married the petitioner …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amit Kumar was arrested in connection with a POCSO case alleging sexual assault of a 16‑year‑old girl. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including co‑accused Shiva Mandal, lured the victim to a river bank and forced her onto a boat. The petitioner contended he was not named in the FIR, was …

Bharat Paswan @ Bihari PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bharat Paswan, was named in an FIR for offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 354‑B, 504/34 and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, alleged to have outraged the modesty of a minor girl and touched her cheek. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the informant, who resides with her maternal …

Hazari Yadav @ Hazari KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Hazari Yadav, sought pre‑arrest bail after being implicated in a case alleging rape under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner forcibly took the victim to a brick kiln and had sexual intercourse with her, and …

Chandan KewatversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kewat, filed an application fearing arrest in a case (Bind P.S. Case No. 178 of 2025) where he is charged under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the SC/ST Act for alleged molestation of a minor. The petition …

Shubham KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Shubham Kumar, a resident of Bhojpur, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The allegations involve assault on a minor and inappropriate touching. The …

Sunny Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sunny Kumar Yadav applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case involving alleged dowry‑related violence and other offences under the IPC, Dowry Prohibition Act, SC/ST (POA) Act and POCSO Act. The court observed that the dispute is essentially a private matrimonial conflict rather than a societal offence …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the POCSO Act for allegedly establishing a physical relationship with an informant under the pretext of marriage. The prosecution alleged that …

Niraj Baitha @ Niraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, four men from Sitamarhi, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a gang rape case registered under Sections 70(2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Section 4 of the POCSO Act, and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The FIR alleged that …

BRIJENDRA CHOUDHARY @ BIJENDRA CHOUDHARYversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Brijendra Choudhary filed an application seeking to quash an order dated 06‑10‑2020 in which a Special Judge had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 302, 201, 376, 120B/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, despite a contrary police report. The petitioner argued that …

Parvej AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Parvej Alam, was named in an FIR for offences under Sections 341, 323, 376, 504, 34 of the IPC and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging a physical relationship with the minor daughter of the informant under a false pretext of marriage. The petitioner contended that the …

Govind Kumar @ Govind ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Govind Kumar, was charged with kidnapping and rape of a minor under IPC sections 366(A) and 376(3) and POCSO Act sections 4 and 8. The prosecution alleged that he abducted the informant's minor daughter, while the victim’s statement recorded under Cr.P.C. Sec. 164 indicated she …

Surendra Yadav @ Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Surendra Yadav, was charged under IPC sections 363, 366(A), 376, 34 and Section 4 of the POCSO Act for allegedly abducting a minor girl and facilitating her marriage to a co-accused. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserting that the victim was actually 18-19 years old as per a …

Md. Chunna @ ChunnaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Chunna, was arrested in connection with a case alleging rape of the minor daughter of an informant, under Sections 127(2), 64, 70(1), 70(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner applied for bail, claiming innocence, lack of …

Manjoor KhaliffaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manjoor Khaliffa was named in an FIR alleging that three minor girls – two his daughters and a maid – were forced into immoral traffic. The raid was conducted on a tip from an NGO, but the girls’ statements under Section 164 of the CrPC indicated they were apprehended without cause. No substantive …

Mallu Singh @ Ravishwar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are family members of the alleged main accused Kiramat Kumar, were named in an FIR for offences under IPC sections 366-A and 34 and POCSO Act sections 8 and 12 relating to the alleged kidnapping of a 17‑year‑old girl for illicit intercourse or marriage. They contended that they …

Kundan Kumar ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Kundan Kumar Thakur, was arrested in May 2025 on charges of sexually assaulting a minor, alleged under Sections 65(1) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. He applied for bail, claiming no prior criminal record, a false implication …

Vijay Mandal @ Bijay Mandal @ Vijay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Vijay Mandal, was arrested on 21‑04‑2025 in connection with a rape allegation involving the minor daughter of an informant, under Section 65(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, citing a medical …

Dhiraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Dhiraj Kumar, was arrested in connection with a rape case involving a minor, alleged to have assisted the co-accused by holding the victim's legs while the rape was committed. He filed a bail application claiming no prior criminal record, false implication, a two‑day delay in filing …

Ritesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ritesh Kumar Singh, was arrested in connection with a case (PS No‑155/2025) alleging offences under IPC sections 363, 366A/34 and POCSO Act sections 8 and 12 after police recovered intoxicating medicines and codeine syrup from his godown. He contended that he is innocent, runs a …

Dilip Kumar @ Deelip KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dilip Kumar was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged kidnapping, rape and sexual exploitation of a minor under Sections 376(3), 366(A), 34 of the IPC and Sections 4 and 7 of the POCSO Act. An earlier anticipatory bail application had been dismissed as withdrawn. The petitioner argued …

Shivanand TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shivanand Tiwari was arrested in connection with a complaint that he forcibly entered an Anganwadi centre, assaulted a girl and locked her inside, offences alleged under Sections 74 and 76 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, later supplemented by Sections 127(7), 137(2) of the same Act and Sections 10 …

Suman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Suman Kumar, was charged in a police case for allegedly molesting two minor girls, an offence punishable under Sections 65(1) and 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The victims’ statements, recorded under …

Daya Shankar Yadav @ Daya Shankar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Daya Shankar Yadav, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Buxar Mahila Police Station (Case No. 65 of 2023) involving offences under Sections 341, 354(B), 323, 506, 509/34 of the IPC and Sections 8, 10 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that on 19 November …

PAWAN KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, an engineer employed at Tata Steel, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash FIR No. 168 of 2021, which alleged offences under Sections 506, 376, 312 of the IPC and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. He claimed the FIR was malicious, filed after …

Babu Lal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Babu Lal Singh and Amarjeet Singh, sought regular bail in a case registered under IPC sections 363, 354(A) and 34 for alleged kidnapping and sexual offences. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with a woman named Juli Devi, abducted the minor daughter of an informant …

Vikash kumar @ VikasversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 64(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 6 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The allegations involve the petitioner obtaining a naked photograph of the minor victim during a WhatsApp video call and the …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The Patna High Court heard applications for regular bail and anticipatory bail filed by several accused in a kidnapping case (PS Case No. 368 of 2023) involving offences under the IPC and the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners participated in the kidnapping of a minor girl along …

Pramod Bind @ Pramod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Pramod Bind, was charged with gang rape under Section 376(D) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 4, 6 and 8 of the POCSO Act. He applied for regular bail for the second time, having been in custody since 15 January 2023, after an earlier bail application was rejected. The …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Utkarsh Raj, was charged under IPC sections 376(D) (rape), 120(B) and 34 (conspiracy and common intention), and POCSO Act sections 4 and 6 for alleged sexual offences against a minor. He has been in judicial custody since September 27, 2023 and has filed a third bail application …

Utkarsh Raj @ Rider @ Utkarsh Kumar @ RaiderversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Utkarsh Raj, applied for regular bail in a case involving offences under Sections 376(D), 120(B)/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. This was his third bail application after earlier rejections by the same court. The court observed that the charge‑sheet …

Lal Babu Mahto @ Ranjeet Kumar @ Ranjit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lal Babu Mahto, was charged under IPC Sections 376 (rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation) and POCSO Act Sections 4 and 6 for allegedly raping a woman in her house. After being in custody since August 2024, his earlier bail plea was rejected, but he was permitted to renew the …

Salo KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, a group of women from Forbesganj, Araria, sought regular bail in a case involving alleged offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, the POCSO Act and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. The prosecution alleged that a search of Shabnam Khatoon’s house uncovered two girls …

Shabnam Khatoon @ Sabnam KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, a group of women from Forbesganj, Araria, sought regular bail in a case involving alleged offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, the POCSO Act and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. The prosecution alleged that a search of Shabnam Khatoon’s house uncovered two girls …

Jugani Khatoon @ Jugni KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, a group of women from Forbesganj, Araria, sought regular bail in a case involving alleged offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, the POCSO Act and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. The prosecution alleged that a search of Shabnam Khatoon’s house uncovered two girls …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Suraj Kumar was arrested on charges of kidnapping a minor girl, alleged under IPC sections 366A, 363, 376 and POCSO Act sections 4 and 6. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, asserting that the victim voluntarily accompanied him and married him on 29 July 2024. The victim’s deposition …

STATE OF GUJARATversusPRADIP S/O RAJESH @ RAJENDRA @ RAMESHVAR RAJKUMAR GUPTA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant Pradip Gupta was convicted by the Sessions Court for the murder and rape of a nine‑year‑old girl in Vapi, receiving a death sentence under Sections 302, 376(A)(B) of the IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. On appeal, the Gujarat High Court examined the prosecution's case, which relied …

PRADIP RAJESH @ RAJENDRA @ RAMESHWAR RAJKUMAR GUPTA (SHAH)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant Pradip Gupta was convicted by the Sessions Court for the murder and rape of a nine‑year‑old girl in Vapi, receiving a death sentence under Sections 302, 376(A)(B) of the IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. On appeal, the Gujarat High Court examined the prosecution's case, which relied …

Amit Singh @ Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Amit Singh, was arrested in connection with a POCSO case alleging rape of the informant's minor daughter, charged under IPC sections 376D, 354C, 506, 34 and POCSO Act sections 4 and 6. The petitioner’s counsel argued that he was falsely implicated due to a prior dispute, highlighted …

Ajay SadaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajay Sada, feared arrest in a case (Mahishi P.S. No.17 of 2025) alleging offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that a person named Sadhu Sada abducted the informant’s daughter, while the petitioner asserted he was falsely …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Suraj Kumar was arrested in connection with a case alleging kidnapping of a minor girl, with charges under IPC sections 366(A), 504, 506, 34 and POCSO Act sections 4 and 7. The victim, now a mother of a ten‑year‑old child, testified that she voluntarily went with the petitioner, married him at age …

Adarsh Kumar Thakur @ Adarsh RajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Adarsh Kumar Thakur and Aman Raj, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging kidnapping and rape of a minor daughter of an informant. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with other accused, abducted the child and committed rape in Patna, …

PUNAM DEVIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The petitioners sought to quash the order dated 25.02.2021 of the Additional Session Judge which had taken cognizance of offences under sections 363, 366A, 376/34 of the IPC and section 4 of the POSCO Act against them in a kidnapping case. The complaint was lodged by Sintu Kumar Pandit alleging that …

Indra DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Indra Devi and Ranju Devi, were accused of assaulting the minor daughter of an informant under Sections 341, 323, 324, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. They applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and alleging that the charges were vague, …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar, was charged with rape, attempted rape, criminal intimidation, offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Information Technology Act for allegedly deceiving a minor into a sexual relationship, recording a video, demanding money, and …

DHARMRAJ KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Dharmraj Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act, including rape and sexual assault, on the false pretext of marriage. The prosecution alleges that he established physical …

Md. Masnoon @ MasnoonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Masnoon, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Amaur P.S. Case No. 227 of 2024) alleging rape and penetrative sexual assault of the informant's daughter, a minor, under IPC sections 376, 385 and POCSO Act section 6. The petitioner argued that the alleged …

Jawed Alam @ Md. Javed @ JawedversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Jawed Alam and Shamshad Azad, were implicated in a kidnapping and alleged sexual assault case involving a 15‑year‑old girl, with charges under IPC sections 363, 366A, 504, 34 and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. Jawed Alam withdrew his anticipatory bail application, while Shamshad Azad …

Ankit ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ankit Thakur was arrested in connection with a case alleging kidnapping of a minor girl for marriage, invoking IPC Sections 366A and 363 and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserting the victim was over 17 and that her initial statement under Section 161 supported him, …

Guddu Yadav @ Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Guddu Yadav (20 years old) and Ramkrit Yadav, were charged under sections 126(2), 115(2), 352, 74, 75, 78(2) of the BNSS Act, sections 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act, and section 3(i)(r)(s)(2)(va) of the SC/ST Act for allegedly molesting a minor …

Sudish Kumar @ BhulaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sudish Kumar and Chhotelal Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (Shikarpur P.S. Case No. 45 of 2022) alleging abduction of a minor girl, with charges under several IPC sections and the POCSO Act. They contended that they were falsely implicated, …

Sunil Kumar @ Sunil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, was implicated in a case involving alleged kidnapping, rape and offences under the POCSO Act concerning a 14‑year‑old girl who disappeared from Khagaria. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserting that the victim voluntarily went to Delhi, later married him, and they …

Pawan Mandal @ Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pawan Mandal was arrested under IPC Section 354 and Section 8 of the POCSO Act for allegedly enticing and teasing the informant’s 11‑year‑old daughter. The petitioner claims he is innocent and was framed due to village politics, having been in custody for seven months. The informant’s …

Karan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Karan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 137, 96, 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he kidnapped a minor daughter and niece of an informant. The petitioner pleaded innocence, asserting that …

Saffiullah @ Shafiullah @ SafiullahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner applied for regular bail in connection with offences under Sections 140(3) and 3(5) of the BNS Act, alleged to involve the abduction of a minor. The FIR named four accused, but the petitioner’s name does not appear in it, and the victim’s statement under Section 183 of the BNSS only …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar was arrested in a POCSO case alleging that he eloped with and married the 17‑year‑old daughter of the informant without obtaining a divorce. The informant’s younger daughter, who was the alleged victim, was examined in trial but was declared hostile and did not support the prosecution. …

Pramod Kumar @ Pramod SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Pramod Kumar, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Sections 137(2), 96 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act (BNS) and Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The alleged victim, a minor girl, corroborated the …

Bhola KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhola Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged alleging offences under Sections 366A and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the POSCO Act, accusing him of abducting and attempting to marry the informant’s daughter. The prosecution alleged that the girl was …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Ravi Kumar, a 19‑year‑old, was arrested in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a 16‑year‑old girl, alleged to have been pursued on the pretext of marriage. He was charged under Section 64 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from …

Sandeep Paswan @ Sandeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sandeep Paswan, was charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act for allegedly raping the minor daughter of an informant on the night of a marriage ceremony. The prosecution alleged that the …

Panchu Mahto @ Sonelal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Panchu Mahto, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Baruraj P.S. Case No. 269 of 2023) for alleged rape of a 13‑year‑old girl. The prosecution alleged offences under Sections 376 and 385 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 7 and 8 of the POCSO Act. The Patna …

Sandeep Sahani @ Sandeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sandeep Sahani, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a kidnapping case (Harsidhi P.S. Case No. 686 of 2023) involving offences under Sections 363, 365, 366A/34 of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged the petitioner had kidnapped a minor girl, while …

Ram Sanjivan Sahni @ Ram Sajiwan SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ram Sanjivan Sahni, was charged under Section 64(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 8 of the POCSO Act for allegedly enticing a 17‑year‑old girl into a sexual relationship by promising marriage. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner used a marriage …

Rupesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rupesh Kumar was arrested on 7 June 2025 in connection with a P.S. case alleging that he had a sexual relationship with a minor, violating Section 4 of the POCSO Act and Section 81 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the victim’s statement …

ARYAN KUMAR @ AZAD @ MD. AZADversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Aryan Kumar alias Md. Azad, was charged under IPC sections 376, 420 and 506 and Section 4 of the POCSO Act for allegedly establishing a physical relationship with a minor Hindu girl under the pretext of offering her a job, threatening and blackmailing her with videos and photographs. …

Chunnu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chunnu Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case alleging kidnapping and sexual assault of a 15‑year‑old girl under Sections 363, 366(A) IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The victim later gave a statement under Section 164 CrPC stating she went with the petitioner of her own …

Vishal Kumar @ RajaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant was convicted by a Special POCSO Court for offences under Sections 354-A and 341 of the Indian Penal Code, based on the testimony of a 15‑year‑old victim who alleged that the appellant had caught hold of her, tied her mouth, torn her clothes and assaulted her. The trial court acquitted …

Vinayak Kumar @ Vinayak YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Vinayak Kumar petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory (pre‑arrest) bail, fearing arrest in a case involving offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The State and the second opposite party contended that the petitioner had been …

Hiraman YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Hiraman Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in a criminal case (PS Atri Case No. 239 of 2025) where he was accused of molesting a minor girl with a pistol. The prosecution alleged offences under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual …

Md. Murtuza @ Md. Murtaja @ Md. MurtujaversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Murtuza, was arrested on 24 June 2025 in connection with a case alleging that he induced a minor victim with a toffee, had sexual intercourse with her, and threatened her. He is charged under Section 65(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 4 of the Protection …

SHANKAR RAM @ SHIV SHANKAR RAMversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shankar Ram, the petitioner, sought to quash a magistrate's order of cognizance dated 01‑12‑2018 that had taken cognizance of offences under IPC sections 363 and 366(A) and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. He argued that he was merely the uncle of the main accused and had no role in the alleged crime. …

Sunil SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sunil Sahani, was arrested in connection with a case of kidnapping and alleged sexual offences involving the 2½‑year‑old daughter of an informant. The prosecution alleges that on 23‑11‑2023 he, along with a co‑accused, abducted the child with the intention of selling her, and charges …

Chunnu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellant Chunnu Yadav filed a criminal appeal (SJ) No.4532 of 2025 challenging an order of the Special Court under the POCSO Act. The appellant's counsel sought to convert the appeal into a criminal miscellaneous proceeding, citing a prior decision (Cr. Misc. No.52792 of 2019) that bail orders …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 137 of the Indian Penal Code, Sections 140(3) and 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Section 4 of the POCSO Act for allegedly enticing away a 17‑year‑old girl. The girl, who had gone missing, was later …

TULSHIRAM GOPAL MANEREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The appellant, Tulshiram Gopal Manere, was convicted by a Special Judge under Sections 376(n), 323, 354, 506 of the IPC and Sections 6, 5(l)(m), 10, 9(l)(m) of the POCSO Act, receiving multiple terms of rigorous imprisonment and fines. He filed Criminal Appeal No. 1301 of 2019 challenging the …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The Patna High Court considered the petition of Ranjan Kumar, who is in custody for alleged murder under IPC sections 302 and 34 and offences under sections 4 and 8 of the POCSO Act, where the dead body of a minor girl was found in his house. The petitioner sought regular bail, arguing that he had …

Sipahi SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Sipahi Sahni was arrested in connection with offences under IPC sections 354B, 376, 34 and POCSO Act sections 4 and 8. An earlier bail application was rejected, with the court allowing a fresh petition after nine months. The petitioner, in custody since 26 June 2024, applied for bail again, claiming …

SANU @ SONU @ SAHIL KUMAR SINGH @ SAHIL KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sanu @ Sonu @ Sahil Kumar Singh, was arrested in a case alleging offences under IPC sections 354(c), 354(a), 504, 506, 34 and POCSO Act section 11. The FIR, filed by Tulsi Kumari, claims the petitioner made obscene remarks at a wedding, threatened the victim with forced marriage, and …

Mithilesh Mandal @ Mithilesh Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Mithilesh Mandal, was charged under IPC Section 376(D‑A) and POCSO Act Section 4(6) for allegedly raping a minor. The prosecution alleged that the accused forcibly took the victim on a motorcycle, gagged her, and committed rape. The petitioner sought regular bail, arguing that …

Sitaram SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Sitaram Sahni and Rajeev Sahni were named in an FIR for multiple IPC offences and sections 8 and 10 of the POCSO Act, alleged to have sexually assaulted a 14½‑year‑old girl. They contended that the sexual assault allegation was false, arising from a monetary dispute, and that the police …

Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vishal Kumar was named in an FIR for alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a 13‑year‑old girl, invoking IPC sections 365, 363, 341, 323, 504 and 506/34. The victim later gave a statement under Section 164 of the Cr.P.C. stating she left home voluntarily, was not kidnapped, and that any …

MUKESH SHARMA @ MUKESH KR. SHARMAversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant Mukesh Sharma was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge in a POCSO trial for offences under IPC sections 366, 376 and 323, and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment. He appealed, contending that the victim’s complaint was filed after an unexplained 26‑day delay, that the alleged …

Reyaj Ali @ Reyajuddin MiyanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Reyaj Ali, was charged with kidnapping, assault and caste‑based harassment of a 14‑year‑old girl, alleged to have been abducted on a motorcycle with the aid of armed men. The prosecution’s charge‑sheet also includes offences of attempted rape, sexual assault under the POCSO Act and …

Lalbabu PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Lalbabu Prasad, a teacher, was arrested in connection with a case alleging non‑penetrative sexual assault and sexual harassment of the minor daughter of an informant, under the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita 2023 and the POCSO Act. The petitioner contended that the alleged assault was actually committed by …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Amit Kumar was arrested in a case alleging offences under Section 65(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, based on a complaint that he deceived a girl with a false promise of marriage and had sexual intercourse with her. The …

Komal NatrajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, accused in a forced prostitution raid in Bishrampur Tola, sought bail after being in custody since 12 September 2025. The FIR alleged offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, the POCSO Act and the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. …

Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case registered under Sections 96, 137(2), 65(1) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 4 of the POCSO Act for allegedly luring a girl under the pretext of marriage. The informant claimed the girl was kidnapped, but …

Ragni KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, accused in a forced prostitution raid in Bishrampur Tola, sought bail after being in custody since 12 September 2025. The FIR alleged offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, the POCSO Act and the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. …

Chandan RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Chandan Rai, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a Mahila Police Station case (No. 95 of 2022) involving alleged offences under Sections 376AB, 511, 509 of the IPC and multiple sections of the POCSO Act. The FIR, lodged on 6 December 2022, alleged that the petitioner …

Kunal Kumar @ Kunal Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Kunal Kumar, was charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code—including rape, wrongful restraint, hurt, assault on a woman, insult, and intimidation—as well as sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, for allegedly misbehaving with a 16‑year‑old girl and recording the incident. …

Pankaj Kumar @ Pankaj Kumar PatelversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Pankaj Kumar Patel, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging that he and co‑accused used obscene language and attempted to lure a minor girl into a forest. The FIR was lodged twelve days after the alleged incident, and the petitioner argued that the delay …

Anita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Anita Devi, mother of alleged co-accused Rana Kumar, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (Basopatti P.S. Case No. 152 of 2025) involving alleged kidnapping of a minor girl and alleged offences under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleged that the victim was …

Bindeshwari PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bindeshwari Paswan, was named in an FIR alleging his son Baua Paswan eloped with and kidnapped a 14‑year‑old girl, invoking sections of the IPC and the POCSO Act. The minor later testified that she voluntarily eloped and married Baua Paswan, and made no incriminating statement …

Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Rajesh Kumar, principal of a coaching centre, was charged under Sections 64(1) and 64(2)(f) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act for allegedly stripping and touching a 12‑year‑old girl and threatening her. The prosecution presented the victim’s statement and …

MOHAMMED IRFANversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Mohammed Irfan, Aproz Khatoon and Mohammed Atiquir Rahman, filed an application to quash the taking cognizance dated 06‑08‑2022 by the Special Judge under the POCSO Act and several sections of the Indian Penal Code in Mahila P.S. Case No. 50 of 2021. They contended that the alleged …

Arbind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arbind Kumar was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case involving a minor, charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the POCSO Act. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated because the victim’s statement under Section 183 BNSS identified another …

Chunchun PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Punam Devi and Chunchun Prasad, were arrested in a POCSO case alleging child sexual abuse and related offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, POCSO Act and Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They contended that they were falsely implicated, had …

Punam DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Punam Devi and Chunchun Prasad, were arrested in a POCSO case alleging child sexual abuse and related offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, POCSO Act and Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They contended that they were falsely implicated, had …

Sunil Prasad @ Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sunil Prasad, accused under IPC sections 363, 366(A), 376(DA) and 34 as well as POCSO Act sections 4 and 6, applied for regular bail after being in custody for more than two years. The petitioner argued that the victim’s deposition, filed as annexure, indicated that no offence was committed by him …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 137 and 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and section 8 of the POCSO Act. He argued that the alleged victim, now an adult, had withdrawn the complaint and affirmed a consensual relationship, and that the …

Ganesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ganesh Yadav, was arrested on 8 January 2024 in connection with a case registered under Section 376D of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. He applied for regular bail, having already been denied bail earlier by the same court. The court examined the trial …

Munna RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Munna Ram and Mina Devi, accused under Sections 420, 372, 373, 376, 506, 34 of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, applied for bail after being in judicial custody since 23 June 2024. Their earlier bail plea was rejected, and the trial is presently at the prosecution‑evidence stage with three of …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Vikash Kumar was charged in a criminal case for alleged rape of a 16‑year‑old girl, along with other offences under Sections 342, 323, 365, 366(A), 376(D), 506 and 34 of the IPC and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner sought regular bail, claiming the FIR was false, that the medical …

Hemant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Hemant Kumar, a 75% physically disabled man, applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 365, 366-A, 376 and POCSO Act sections 8 and 12. An earlier application for bail was rejected, but the petitioner argued that his severe disability, the month-long …

Arun SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arun Singh, was arrested in connection with a case registered under PS Basudeva, Buxar, for alleged offences of rape under Sections 376(2) and 376(3) of the IPC and sexual offences against a child under Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. He had been in custody since 25 September 2025 …

Mukesh Kumar @ Mukesh Kumar Yadav @ Mukesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukesh Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and later Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner argued that the allegations were false, citing the victim’s statement under Sections 180 and 183 of the BNSS that she had …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, was charged under multiple IPC sections including rape, extortion, assault, intimidation and common intention, as well as sections of the POCSO Act and the IT Act, for allegedly having a physical relationship with the informant's daughter, recording and distributing …

Kundan Kumar @ Kush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kundan Kumar, was charged under IPC sections 366(A), 379, 34 and POCSO Act sections 4 and 8 for the alleged abduction, sexual assault of a minor and theft of cash and jewellery. The prosecution’s case was based on the informant’s allegation that his minor daughter and two other girls …

Prince Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Prince Kumar Singh was charged with kidnapping, wrongful confinement, rape and offences under the POCSO Act for allegedly abducting a girl on 9 March 2024, holding her captive for 15 days, repeatedly assaulting her and abandoning her unconscious on 25 March 2024. The petitioner pleaded innocence, …

Sundar Kumar @ Shyam SundarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sundar Kumar, was implicated in a case registered under Section 96 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act (BNS) and Sections 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The prosecution alleged that on 31 May 2025, the petitioner lured the informant's …

Farookh Miyan @ Farookh AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Farookh Miyan, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 65(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, alleging that he raped a ten‑year‑old girl. The petitioner claimed innocence, …

Md. Zahid Hussain @ Md. Zahid @ Zahid HussainversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Zahid Hussain, his son Md. Sakir Hussain and wife Nahid Khatoon, sought bail after being named in an FIR relating to alleged sexual offences against a minor under the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, the POCSO Act and the IT Act. The FIR alleged that the accused brother, Md. …

Pramod Singh @ Pramod Kumar @ Gannauri SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pramod Singh was arrested in connection with a case alleging molestation of a minor under Sections 126(2), 74, 79 and 352 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. He contended that the FIR was false, fabricated due to village politics, and was …